Question	Answer
Are Minecraft servers down?	Check the server’s status on its official website or forums. Servers may go down due to maintenance or issues with hosting providers.
Are Minecraft servers free?	Some are free to join, but hosting typically incurs costs covered by subscriptions, donations, or in-game purchases.
Are Minecraft servers cross-platform?	Servers running Bedrock Edition support cross-platform play. Java Edition servers require plugins like GeyserMC for cross-play.
Can Minecraft servers detect Xray?	Yes, anti-cheat plugins like OreObfuscator can detect or prevent Xray use.
How do Minecraft servers make money?	Through donations, in-game purchases (e.g., cosmetics), and subscription fees for premium access.
What Minecraft servers have Bedwars?	Hypixel is the most popular server offering Bedwars.
Where to buy Minecraft servers?	Hosting services like Apex Hosting, Shockbyte, and BisectHosting sell server hosting packages.
Why are Minecraft servers so expensive?	Costs scale with server performance, capacity, and hosting location.

Saturn Survival SMP

Saturn Survival 9th installment of original Nether Universe NZ Semi Vanilla Co-Op / PvE / Anti Grief We are a co-operative semi vanilla Minecraft server based on the roots of classic Minecraft Survival. Our prime assets to offer include a well rounded economy, kind compassionate community, and general enhancements to the survival game mode. We aim for great server performance consideration during plugin setup and fairness between donors and default members. We have in-game achievements to liven up Join our discord today and have a blast – https://discord.gg/X9PRQd2z IP address – saturnsurvival.apexmc.co:26248

saturnsurvival.apexmc.co:26248

MeeTion Network

Economy, Factions, KitPvP, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Survival

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———————————————————————————————————— ┈ ⋞ ⟨ ⏣ MEETION NETWORK ⏣ ⟩ ⋟ ┈Java IP -> meetion-mc.com / Bedrock IP -> meetion-mc.com – Puerto -> 19132 Discord: https://discord.gg/6JbNn3KXZ7SUPPORT FOR -> 1.16.4 to 1.20.4 AVAILABLE FOR BEDROCK!Welcome to MeeTion Network, an excellent server for its incredible experiences and designs while you play and have fun. We are a very dedicated and hassle-free server, where we value the community above all else. The server is in versions 1.16.4 to 1.20.4, and everyone is welcome as Java and Bedrock players are free to join!Take a seat, get comfortable and have fun! ————————————————————————————————————

meetion-mc.com

KingSMP

LifeSteal, PvP, Survival, Survival Games

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Free to play Lifesteal and Events server – join in our regular events and youtube streams (@kingraghvr01) for giveaways, prizes and fun!We work hard to keep the server up to date and always do our best to incorporate player requests!

KingSMP.net

SiriusMC

Economy, FTB, PvE, PvP, Survival, Tekkit

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Play.SiriusMC.net

Altitude Community

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival

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Altitude is the best survival community for 1.20! Grab some friends, or make some new ones, and enjoy an awesome survival experience! Welcome to our tight-knit community!We host four survival servers synced together so that you can switch between them and take your inventory, McMMO levels, MyPets, and economy money with you! Play on one server or all of them, and meet tons of awesome people to help you on your survival adventure.Each server features a unique seed and community – but the features are the same: we have McMMO, MyPet, Dynmap, land claiming, an in-game currency economy, and PvP can be toggled on/off. We also reset the end world each month!

play.alttd.com

LusiadasCraft

Survival

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The LusíadasCraft server was created in 2023 by a group of friends who have been playing together for a few years and decided to create a server for the community. This is a server focused on Portuguese culture and folklore, where you can have fun alone or with your friends! This server has some mechanics such as: – Customized fishing (A different fishing system than usual) – Mcmmo (A skill system already known by many) – Clans (Players can choose to group themselves into a clan) – Claims (To help protect the community) – Selling Wands (A more simplified item selling system) – Vending items (A vending item) – Different mob spawners (types of mob spawners other than vanilla ones) – Customized Items (Non-vanilla items) – Customized resource map (Map focused on exploration) And much more! Join us at mc.LusiadasCraft.pt!

mc.lusiadascraft.com

HoloCraft SEA

Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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Welcome to Holocraft! We’re a small but friendly active server, the main purpose is to provide a relax and enjoyable experience for our players! We target to be one of the best minecraft server with a large variety of game modes for you and your friend or family to enjoy.• Survival – 1.19.2 – dungeon – pvp – economy • Skyblock – 1.19.2 • Vanilla – 1.19.2 • Bedwar- Coming soon • Prison- Coming soon • Factions – Coming soonIP Address: play.holocraft.xyz Website: https://www.holocraft.xyz Store: https://holocraft-sea.tebex.io/ Discord: https://discord.gg/MaZzQpCCqfConnect to this Minecraft server using 1.8 to 1.19.2 client version using the ip play.holocraft.xyz

play.holocraft.xyz

Universal

LifeSteal, PvP

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Experience the ultimate Minecraft adventure on the PVP and Lifesteal Server!INDIA MOST FAMOUS SERVER, here you can learn pvp And show your skills OF building,pvp and creativity SO why are you waiting JOIN NOW!!

universalmc.fun:25806

MineWave

Economy, LifeSteal, OneBlock, Survival

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MineWave is a network featuring survival and competitive gamemodes such as Lifesteal, EarthSMP and OneBlock!JOIN MINEWAVE Java IP – minewave.netJOIN MINEWAVE FOR BEDROCK USER Bedrock IP – br.minewave.net Port – 19132

minewave.net

AnubisMC

Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, Survival

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We’re running Pixelmon Reforged v9.1.6Use our Technic Modpack to join us: https://anubismc.com/modpackIf you’re having any issues, hop into our Discord for assistance: https://discord.gg/anubismc

play.anubismc.com

Empire Minecraft

Economy, PvE, Survival, Vanilla

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Empire Minecraft is far from your average Minecraft server. With a unique combination of PROTECTED town plots, wilderness outposts with optional ANTI-GRIEF PROTECTION, and a player-focused ECONOMY system, there is something for every player to enjoy.The base of our server remains closely tied to vanilla survival. Most changes and features coded by our experienced developer team are optional. These include custom mobs, drops, and difficulty settings to enhance gameplay for those wanting a little more of a challenge above the usual survival gameplay. Dial these settings down and enjoy a relaxing gameplay experience in instead. With something for everyone, you play YOUR way.We are proud to be Family Friendly and non-PvP, with settings that can be customized to fit every player experience level and mature staff who monitor the server 24/7. You won’t find another server like us. Come join our awesome community today!

play.emc.gs

MineGen

Economy, Skyblock, Survival

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Come play on MineGens, is a server with unique gameplay rarely seen on minecraft which is usually called a generator, Make passive income on your island by upgrading your generators, Explore a quest line by completing quests and getting rewards, Use farming and fishing to level up, you can also get personal benefits on the server This is by buying the available rank on the server, never seen before custom features on Minecraft!What makes this server special ? MineGens presents a minecraft server with a new genre that you may have never seen before, namely “Generators”. The point of this genre is that you can buy a generator at the shop and develop it into a generator level above it. At the beginning you will have 25 generator slots that you can install on your island, if you are still confused, you can try it yourself.

minegens.id

MineLucky

Economy, Prison, PvP

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MineLucky is a fresh take on the OP prison game mode. Join now with org.minelucky.net for Java and bedrock.minelucky.net (Port: 19132) for Bedrock.

org.minelucky.net

PotterworldMC

Mini Games, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Vanilla

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Hello, magical folk, and welcome to Potterworld! You’ll fight in duels, brew potions, complete magical challenges, interact with your friends, and explore the magical world – all through Minecraft!We are proud to be a global, family-friendly server. You can join us with a Minecraft: Java Edition account on versions 1.10 to 1.13.2 using the IP address play.potterworldmc.com. The server runs with plugins, so no mods are needed.Our custom resource pack will download automagically. All you must do is click “Yes” when it asks for your permission in-game. Please ensure that the “Server Resource Packs” setting is set to “Enabled” or “Prompt” in the server settings before connecting to the server. Otherwise, the download will fail.Join us for an exciting and magical experience!Potterworld or Droobledore LLC is not in any way affiliated with Mojang AB, J.K. Rowling, Warner Brothers or any company, copyright or trademark.

play.potterworldmc.com

The Seed

Economy, Hardcore, PvE, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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The Seed was created with one thing in mind – Minecraft. For the players that are looking for a server that has countless custom-coded features, The Seed isn’t for you. While we do have custom features, our goal is to keep The Seed simple and community-based for those that just want to play Minecraft with friends. So, here’s what we offer:– Player Shops | Anybody and everybody is allowed to create their own shop – Player Warps | Once you are a Nomad (play for one hour), you can create public warps – User-Friendly Land Claiming | Protect your property with ease – Rank promotions for playing on the server | Each Rank has it’s own upgrades – Pets | Every player is able to tame their own pet by killing any animal with a lead – Player-Driven Economy | The Seed sells a limited amount of items at it’s shop. Go buy and sell from other players! – Friendly Community | Although we are a new server, we encourage our future players to be mature, respectful, and friendly!

play.theseedmc.com

Imagine Fun

Economy, Mini Games, Parkour, Roleplay

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Welcome to Imagine Fun.The most realistic Disneyland in Anaheim recreation you can possibly imagine. Tons of players and tons of items to collect and trade! Come try out all of the rides and meet new friends.

mc.imaginefun.net

Players:	104/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Celestial Gardens Planted:	8	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2
Haunted Forests Traversed:	2	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	50	Epic Quests Completed:	19
Love Letters Sent:	7	Teleportation Mishaps:	1
Heroic Legacies Created:	5	Volcanoes Explored:	1
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5	Epic Bosses Defeated:	3
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	1	Unicorn Sightings:	1

Players:	93/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Celestial Crowns Worn:	5	Goblin Markets Raided:	8
Haunted Chests Opened:	1	Cursed Lands Purified:	8
World-Altering Spells Cast:	1	Ores Mined:	5967
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	4
Omnipotent Charms Created:	5	Cursed Scrolls Read:	2
Glorious Feasts Held:	17	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	3
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2	Lost Souls Rescued:	4

Players:	110/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	10	Teleportation Mishaps:	5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	4
Zombie Dances:	8	Elemental Crystals Collected:	36
Alien Abductions:	3	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	3	Powerful Allies Recruited:	6
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	2	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2
Secret Guilds Joined:	3	Glorious Feasts Held:	19

Players:	91/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2	Haunted Forests Traversed:	4
Magic Wands Crafted:	23	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0
Astral Mages Summoned:	1	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	1
Phantom Rings Equipped:	21	Lost Cities Unearthed:	4
Whispering Shadows Heard:	4	Mines Excavated:	4081
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	10
Phantom Ships Sailed:	4	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	8

Players:	97/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	1	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	2
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4
Mythical Quests Completed:	41	World-Altering Spells Cast:	0
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	1	Epic Mounts Acquired:	5
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	3	Lost Cities Unearthed:	1
Astral Projections Made:	2	Soul Contracts Signed:	5
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	4

Players:	104/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Unseen Monsters Slain:	7	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	20	Astral Amulets Crafted:	29
Magical Moments Shared:	11	Astral Staffs Crafted:	19
Divine Relics Bestowed:	5	Phoenix Feathers Found:	10
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3	Wilderness Tamed:	13
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	7	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	8
Cozy Campfires Lit:	17	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1

Players:	103/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	39	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	14
Epic Shields Constructed:	20	Farms Harvested:	923
Mythical Swords Crafted:	89	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2
Legendary Items Repaired:	6	Mines Excavated:	3878
Arcane Towers Raised:	3	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	5
Magical Moments Shared:	7	Powerful Allies Recruited:	8
Evil Twin Fights:	4	Pirate Ships Captured:	0

Players:	104/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Elemental Crystals Collected:	100	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1
Pirate Ships Raided:	0	Secret Passages Found:	2
Cursed Taverns Survived:	2	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	10
Forbidden Tomes Read:	4	Phantom Knights Defeated:	9
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	1	Teleportation Mishaps:	3
Shadow Figures Spotted:	6	Ender Pearl Glitches:	2
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	5	Endless Mazes Conquered:	4

Players:	106/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Emeralds Found:	2441	Secret Guilds Joined:	1
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	10	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	6
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	1	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	4
Eternal Flames Captured:	5	Villages Defended:	5
Living Shadows Defeated:	1	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	165
Celestial Gardens Planted:	4	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	20
Void Gems Collected:	20	Secret Passages Found:	7

Players:	102/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Invisible Pathways Walked:	4	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	1
Teleportation Mishaps:	5	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	4
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2	Cursed Amulets Found:	4
Secret Passages Found:	8	Wilderness Tamed:	16
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	1	Endless Mazes Conquered:	2
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	10	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	4
Gods Slained:	0	Star Shards Collected:	264

Players:	97/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	9	Animals Bred:	104
Forbidden Relics Collected:	5	Endless Night Skies:	5
Chimeras Created:	2	Treasure Maps Found:	15
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Zombie Dances:	2
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	20	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	52
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	10	Powerful Allies Recruited:	6
Shadow Realms Conquered:	1	Magical Moments Shared:	30

Players:	103/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Crops Grown:	9295	Villages Defended:	14
Chimeras Created:	4	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	12	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	4
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	0	Pirate Ships Raided:	2
Endless Mazes Solved:	1	Haunted Chests Opened:	0
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	2	Wailing Winds Heard:	1
Soul Contracts Signed:	3	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2

Players:	106/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Goblin Markets Raided:	10	Zombie Dances:	8
Paranormal Events Investigated:	3	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	8
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Vanishing Items Found:	7
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	3	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	49
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	37	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2
Cosmic Pies Baked:	4	Epic Weapons Forged:	4
Lava Oceans Crossed:	3	Crops Grown:	4166

Players:	94/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	1	Blood Moons Survived:	1
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	1	Alien Abductions:	4
Haunted Mines Explored:	3	Buildings Constructed:	14
Infernal Machines Built:	0	Glitched Entities Encountered:	3
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	1	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	14
Players Killed by Monsters:	9125	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	5
Epic Bosses Defeated:	3	Epic Battles Fought:	10

Players:	100/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Crystal Wands Charged:	11	Astral Staffs Crafted:	7
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	18	Celestial Events Witnessed:	3
Phantom Blocks Placed:	4	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	2
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	3	Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	2
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Soul Contracts Signed:	1
Pirate Ships Captured:	2	Quantum Bards Serenaded:	3
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	2	Astral Orbs Gathered:	8